Mariel de Leon signs with New York-based modelling agency
7 Jun – Former beauty queen Mariel de Leon recently announced that she is now signed with New York-based modelling agency, True Model Management.
The "Ang Panday" actress revealed the good news on social media with a head shot, writing, "As a 'bigger' girl, I never thought I'd be able to fulfill my dream of modeling in the U.S. I grew up being surrounded by, seeing, hearing what the public and media said was 'model worthy', 'beauty queen worthy' or even just 'beautiful' thinking that I'm supposed to drastically change myself into something that I'm not just so I could 'fit in' or succeed; Especially coming from an Asian country wherein the standards are even harder to measure up to."
"Well, thank God times have changed and the industry is now more diverse and accepting of different types of women and men! No matter the size, colour, race, or background: YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ARE WORTHY! Through the years I have learned to love myself even through rough times and even if nobody else did. Now, I am the strong and confident woman I've always wanted to be. Or should I say 'confidently beautiful' and thicc!"
She also thanked True Model Management for taking a chance on her and promises that she would never let the company down. At the same time, de Leon stated that she is still signed under LVD Management in the Philippines.
(Photo Source: Mariel de Leon Instagram)
